Clock - Westclox Alarm
Shared by Western Bay Museum
This is a small domestic alarm clock. It probably sat on a bedside table or cabinet. As well as telling the time, an alarm clock is specifically designed to make a loud ringing sound to alert an individual at a specified time. More often these types of clocks are used to awaken people from their night's sleep or short nap.
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Title
Clock - Westclox Alarm
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Maker
Western Clock Co.
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Date made
Not known
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Subject
Domestic life, Domestic technology, Time
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Additional information
Processed material/Metal Processed material/Plastic
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Rights
All rights reserved
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Location
The Old Fire Station, 32 Main Road, Katikati 3129
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Western Bay Museum
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